The Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna State, has announced the promotion of Lt. Col. Abubakar-Surajo Imam to the rank of a Professor of Mechatronics Engineering.
Imam is said to be the first professor among serving personnel in the history of the Nigerian Army.
The Registrar of the Academy, Brig.-Gen. A.M. Tukur announced the promotion in a statement on Friday in Kaduna.
He said that the promotion was ratified during the NDA Council Meeting in September, and took effect from October 1, 2023.
The registrar said that the council’s decision was a reflection of the confidence and recognition of the contributions of Imam to the Department of Mechatronics Engineering of the Academy.
He said that the new professor has provided exemplary services and upheld the standard of excellence expected in his field.
